The Importance of Communication

Everyone communicates. Whether verbal or non-verbal, we all have a way of sending a message.   Communication is the means through which we learn, understand and make sense out of our lives and the lives of others. Where there is a lack of communication, we typically form our own stories. 

I once heard someone say, “The biggest problem with communication is thinking that you have communicated”. The intention to communicate isn’t enough to sustain a relationship (read that again).  In fact, intentions that don’t lead to actions aren’t beneficial. I’ve found that to be true in any relationship - business or personal.

It is important to take time to not only communicate, but to ensure the other person understands what has been communicated. Only then, have we started to communicate.